Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SURFACE STRIKE) (9-2) - Nicely bred colt stretches out in distance after tiring here at this level going 6.5 furlongs May 28. Son of 'Smart Strike' is brought back quickly by Bill Mott, and he has this 4yo making back-to-back starts for the first time. He gets a slight edge today.
2nd pick: #8 (Zonic) (6-1) - Long time maiden has been freshened up since an even 4th place finish at this level and distance April 13 at Aqueduct. He had finished 2nd in three of four prior to that and has been at his best when racing at Belmont. Price play.
3rd pick: #5 (Local Counsel) (5-1) - Lightly raced 3yo raced evenly following a troubled start when debuting here at this level and distance May 13. He's worked twice since, and son of 'Union Rags' may grab a share with a clean beginning.
4th pick: #7 (Prenatural) (8-1) - Colt raced both wide and evenly when finishing 3rd going six furlongs in his debut May 5. Son of 'Ghostzapper' cost $190,000, is bred for this longer trip, and trainer Chris Clement wins at a 22% rate second time out. 3yo must be left in the mix.